Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Family of Five

It has been a little quieter now that we are back to our five... even though we can hardly believe we are now FIVE! Cody is a really sweet baby and the girls seem to like him quite a bit (at least most of the time). Jena is turning into a very good helper and enjoys being in charge of a few things. Curious Taylor likes to point out Cody's features and pat him on the head. She also likes to try out all the baby gear to see how it works. We are very blessed to have three crazy kids and we are excited to see where this adventure goes.

Our Little Boy

We love puzzles and at least it is one thing that is relatively quiet :)

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Week Two with Three...

Grandma Sue came to help out next and while she was here we also had a few visits from the Rochelle's family, Grandpa Rod, Parker and Bailey. With all the fun happening and the many cameras flashing... we realized most of the cameras weren't ours... so the pictures are really limited to show the party that really went on. Jena and Taylor loved having some cousins around. One night Parker and Bailey slept over. The two of them and Jena talked and talked all night while Taylor slept near by. It was quite the picture with four little beds side by side. We also had a BBQ to celebrate Grandma Sue's Birthday. The kids tried to go to the park, but soon came home to play in the sprinklers and attempt to play dress-up with what limited masculine dress-up clothes we have (Sorry Carson). We had a great time and appreciate the many tasty dishes and desserts that showed up too. Hopefully Sue will be able to take some time to recover now :)

After a night of play, this is where we spend the day...

or at least after a show or two.

Taylor's new favorite seat

Another sleeping Cody picture

Rochelle, We will have to get some of the pictures you took too.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Welcoming Little CODY!

Cody arrived earlier this July and we are sure excited to have him in our family. Since then there have been many visitors and family to help out. The first week my mom and sisters came. Jeanette and Grandma watched the girls while Mom and Cody were in the hospital. Then Jennifer took over for Jeanette and kept the girls busy so Mommy could try to rest. The girls loved having their Grandma and Aunts around (even though Jena doesn't call them her aunts because ants are little and they are bugs). Thanks for all the help and for cleaning the house!

Jeanette and Cody

Jena meeting her new little brother for the first time!

The proud DADDY

Our Little Man!

Jennifer and the girls at the park

Everyone has been very sleepy since Cody arrived... Lets all take a nap!